The Possibile Designs of a Modular House are Endless
Modular housing allows for hundreds of design possibilities. Homes may be customized to suit the owner in countless ways. Select window style and exterior siding. Choose colors of vinyl, carpet, countertops, and bath fixtures. Add an elevator, decks, a screen porch, pool, or hot tub. The possibilities are endless. Modular homes today can be built to any specification and any size and amenities are plentiful. Include a whirlpool bath in the master suite, put granite countertops in the kitchen, or install structured wiring in every room. You are the designer
Modular Houses Have a Reduced Building Time
Because our modular homes are typically built in about 1/3 the time needed to construct a site-built home, with careful planning you may be in your new home in a matter of weeks. This is because overall building time is reduced by concurrent site work and factory construction. In addition, the manufacturer's highly skilled work force has years of experience in the building industry and works year round. Because modular homes are built inside factories, delays due to material back orders, no-show subcontractors, inclement weather, etc., are eliminated, thus your modular home is built in an accelerated time frame. This benefits a buyer who sold a house and is pressured for early occupancy by new owners as well as a buyer just anxious to start enjoying the Outer Banks life style.
Modular Houses are Energy Efficient
Quality engineering and the latest construction techniques significantly increase the energy efficiency of your new modular home. This ensures economical maintenance and year round comfortable living. Modular homes have much less air infiltration, one of the largest causes of heat loss in a home. The fact that our homes are constructed in a factory allows the manufacturer to place more sealants, such as caulking, in problem areas where site builders lack access. For example, the manufacturer is able to create a better seal around electrical outlets and fixtures because workers can access the walls behind, above, and underneath these areas.
Now standard on all Southern Homes, Radiant Barrier. You will enjoy reduced energy bills up to and often more than 50%. Be sure to asked about this new exciting standard feature.
Modular Houses are Cost Efficient
Cost overruns are virtually unheard of in the modular industry. Climate controlled factories ensure that there are no weather-related construction delays. In addition, there are no cost overruns from "no-show subs" or back-ordered supplies (often the case with a site-built home). Next, because of accelerated construction time, there is reduced interest on construction financing so you pay less for your loan. Finally, because of the volume of homes a typical manufacturer builds in a year, additional savings occur through volume purchasing of materials and annual buying contracts with suppliers.
Modular House have Superior Strength
Because modular homes have to be transported and lifted by a crane, they are typically built stronger than conventionally built houses. Major components, such as walls, floors, and ceilings, are not only nailed together (as in stick-built homes), they are also bonded with a special adhesive. This double fastening enables modular homes to be sturdy enough to withstand miles of travel, something no stick-built house could survive without serious structural damage. Another advantage of using adhesive to secure walls and ceilings is that they are less likely to be plagued by annoying nail pops over time.